CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater is working toward being the first city in Florida and the second in the nation to be designated an Autism Certified City.

What You Need To Know • Initiative launches Thursday aimed at getting Clearwater designated an Autism Certified City • Initiative ensures welcoming, supportive community to residents and visitors with neurodiversity & their families • Clearwater would be the first city in Florida and second in the nation (Mesa, AZ was first) • Community partners in areas of: hospitality, healthcare, education, entertainment receive specialized training

“It means Clearwater’s a welcoming place for children with autism, for families traveling with autism, we want to make sure that our community welcomes people in with all kinds of unique abilities,”

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